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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.74 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.74 and 167.58 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.74 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.74 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.74 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 103,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,353.29/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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